Current Vacancies

An opportunity to lead, develop and shape the future of therapy services across Galway and Mayo Hospices.

We are seeking an experienced clinical leader with a passion for palliative care, a strong commitment to patients and families, and a desire to lead and develop therapy services across inpatient, day patient and community settings.

This key leadership role will oversee a diverse Allied Health service, including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Aromatherapy, Art Therapy and Music Therapy, with a focus on delivering compassionate, person-centred care and making a meaningful difference to the experience of patients and families.

We are seeking a CLINICAL LEADER with:

• A relevant Allied Health qualification and appropriate professional registration/membership
• Significant senior Allied Health clinical experience
• Specialist palliative care experience
• Strong experience in leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration
• A proven ability to lead change, service improvement and innovation
• A passion for developing people and delivering high-quality, person-centred care

Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel between Galway and Mayo sites as required.

INFORMAL ENQUIRIES:
Mairead Carr, Director of Nursing & Therapies
091 770868 | mcarr@galwayhospice.ie

FOR A DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION FORM:
Contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR
adolan@galwayhospice.ie

CLOSING DATE:
Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 10.00am

Galway and Mayo Hospices are an Equal Opportunities Employer

An opportunity has arisen for a CNS / CNS candidate Nurse to cover Community Palliative Care as a CNS for approximately 12 months and we may also develop a panel for future upcoming positions.

Based in Galway this post should be of interest to Nursing Staff who are eligible for or working toward eligibility for CNS status. Support will be provided to Staff Nurses who would like to work in Community Palliative Care, with suitable experience to develop into the role.  The successful candidates will join a team of experts to provide seamless palliative care to patients in our community. The remit of the CNSp. is on the relief of physical and psychosocial symptoms and End of Life Care for patients referred to the service and the provision of support and guidance to those involved in the delivery of care. The role will involve a strong clinical component, delivering a specialist services in the community, in addition to the other core competencies of the Clinical Nurse Specialist role (patient / client advocacy, education & training, audit & research and consultancy).

Candidates will:

• Be eligible for or working toward eligibility for CNS status
• Ideally have at least five years’ post-registration experience, including a minimum of two years’ experience in Palliative Care/Oncology.
• Have attained post-registration Higher Diploma Level 8 (or higher) Qualification in Palliative Care or willing to work towards sane.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development, training and research.
• Demonstrate the ability to practice safely and effectively, fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice.
• Desirable; have experience/training in caring for a child with life limiting conditions is desirable but not essential.

Informal enquiries can be made to:

Ms Geraldine Cooley, 091 770868 / gcooley@galwayhospice.ie

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 10.00 a.m. 18^th September 2026

Please contact Ann Dolan, HR Director at adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form

The Galway Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The Galway Hospice Governed Services is seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our organisation in supporting patients with advanced diseases needing palliative care to attain the best quality of life possible.

A wide range of benefits will be on offer to successful candidates such as support for further education and development, competitive salary, subsidised restaurant, free parking as well as working with a dedicated and experienced team of professionals.

Based in Galway, the Catering Assistant shall support the Head Chef and Catering Team in the management of the Foundation’s catering services and to ensure the highest standards of quality and food safety in the provision of food and catering services to patients, staff and visitors.

Candidates will have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Catering environment
• Experience in a Hospital/Healthcare setting desirable but not essential
• Ideally have some experience of food preparation / cooking skills
• Good working knowledge & experience of HACCP
• Excellent interpersonal experience and ability to work closely with team members
• A willingness to be flexible in relation to rosters/shifts.

Submissions welcome from all suitably qualified candidates who are interested in the above position.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 10.00 a.m. Wednesday, 9th September 2026

Please contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form.

Galway Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Galway Hospice is seeking expression of interest from motivated and enthusiastic individuals who is interested in providing Locum – As Required cover for planned and unplanned staff absences.

About the Role:

The Receptionist is the first contact for telephone callers, for most patients on admission, for their relatives and families, for visitors and for other official visitors to the Foundation.  The Receptionist is required to be welcoming, helpful, caring and confidential at all times.

Applicants will:

• Have the ability to provide a polite and professional service to all who attend/visit the Galway Hospice Foundation.
• Have previous experience in a Receptionist Role operating in a kind and compassionate manner – a background within the Healthcare Sector would be a distinct advantage
• Have well-developed interpersonal and effective organisational skills and be able to demonstrate a high standard of communication skills.
• Have excellent administrative and time management skills as well as the ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload.
• Be flexible in relation to shifts and providing cover as required.
• Treat all information in a confidential manner.
• Have experience of working as a collaborative team member who will get involved in whatever needs to be done to achieve the Foundation’s objectives

Interested – or know someone who might be?

For a detailed job description, application form or informal enquiries, please contact

Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor  jtierney@galwayhospice.ie